The ends may be machined for butt welding, threaded usually female, or socketed. When the ends differ in size, it is known as a reducing or reducer elbow. A hose is a flexible hollow tube designed to carry fluids from one location to another. Hoses are also sometimes called pipes the word pipe usually refers to a rigid tube, whereas a hose is usually a flexible one, or more generally tubing. The shape of a hose is usually cylindrical having a circular cross section. Features. Restraining Cable 2 Elbows Safety Quik Hose. Made with high quality materialSpecifications. Color Blue. Size 0.75 Dia. x 48. Length 11.6. Width 18.55. Height 10.45